The Adventures of Superboy (1988) s03e17 Episode Script
Rebirth: Part 1
[announcer] Rocketed
from a distant planet
to a bold new destiny
on Earth.
Found by a Kansas family
and raised as Clark Kent,
he learned he possessed
a strength of steel,
the speed of light,
and the desire to
help all mankind.
He is Superboy.
OK, stop the train.
[brakes squeal]
Move the van in.
[men speak indistinctly]
Winston,
this is stupid.
You're risking
everything.
We're in a
new country now.
Things will not
be handed to us
like they were
in Saint Ephrem.
But there are
easier ways.
That is how I do things.
If you object to that,
there are others
who could easily
take your place.
Is everything in order?
Yes boss,
everything is ready.
Good.
Get rid of
the witnesses.
But don't use
your bullets.
Run him down
with this truck.
All right,
you heard the man.
Let's go.
- [men chattering]
- Everybody up.
Down on your knees.
[blowing]
Where are you from?
Not a word out of them.
They're soldiers.
The question is who's.
Captain, Superboy
Something you should see.
Wow, that was the person
that was in the car
when Superboy blew it up.
I checked it.
I x-rayed it.
There wasn't anyone
in that car.
Any idea who it is?
Only ID we found
was this ring.
And there's
something else
Got an
eye witness here.
I'm not sure
I can be any help.
Just tell us
what you saw.
I'm lookin' out my window,
and that black guy,
he must've been scared
because he jumped
in the car
And the next thing,
Superboy blows that
truck right on top of him
and the whole thing
goes up in flames.
The guy was screaming
something awful.
I didn't hear anything.
I thought for sure
you were gonna save him.
Look, can I go?
We're going to need
a written statement.
Yeah. OK, sure.
Don't worry, Superboy.
[men chatter]
[music plays]
[music stops]
First of all, let me say
that we have been
dealt a blow from which
we can never fully recover.
- [man 1] Yes.
- [man 2] That's right.
Winston was a good man
and a close friend.
I intend to keep
his dream alive.
As a leader, however,
he was too cautious.
A mistake I won't make.
We will take all the
Capitol City halls
and mar.
What is the
first step, man.
We will build an
indestructible army
from the streets.
I'm sure the Capitol City
like Saint Ephrem,
has its share
of opportunists.
Yeah, man.
But what about Superboy?
We did not have nothing
like him in Saint Ephrem.
Superboy deals
in incidents.
My interests go beyond
petty theft and
gang warfare.
[men] Yeah! Yeah!
You have a comment, brother?
Yes, indeed.
When we left the island
our ranks became meaningless.
I could just as easily
be leader as you.
So, what do you propose?
We're in America, man.
- We should vote for our leader.
- [man] Yeah, we should vote.
I don't think these men
want to be led by you.
Some have said
that you are weak,
ineffectual.
But you on the other hand,
my friend, are strong, right?
You are strong and healthy.
Most definitely.
Then a toast to you.
A toast to my strong,
healthy opponent.
[choking]
Now
would anyone else
care for a refreshment?
[men laugh]
Look at this.
No ID on him
except that ring.
They think maybe
he was an illegal alien,
or some homeless person.
Or he could've just been
with that gang that was
trying to rob the arms truck.
It doesn't matter.
Somebody died.
Someone who didn't have to.
And it was
Superboy's fault.
No, it wasn't.
A crime was being committed,
and if it's anyone's fault,
it's the criminals.
In fact, that's
what the law says.
Yeah, that's what
it says, all right.
Taking this
kind of personally.
Think how
Superboy must feel.
Believe me,
that's all I've
been thinking about.
Where you going?
Out.
[man] Hey you guys,
don't forget that
rocket launcher.
So, you know,
this is easier
than Winston's way.
Come back anytime.
So long as you've got cash,
the US Army's got a faulty
inventory system.
Oh, thank you very much.
Hold it!
[clicks]
[woman gasps, screams]
Please, no
You'll be all right.
- Put the gun down.
- Move back.
- Superboy, please.
- Could happen again,
couldn't it?
Another human being
could die because of you.
Or doesn't that matter now
that you've tasted blood?
Let her go.
Nobody needs to get hurt.
Well, in that case,
I suggest you move back.
'Cause if you don't,
something terrible could
happen to this lady.
- Something like this.
- [sobs]
And then that'll be
more blood on your hands.
- OK.
- Superboy
[screams]
All right. [chuckles]
Are you all right?
How could you
let it go so far?
He was going to
shoot me and you were
just standing there.
What's the matter
with you?
You scared me.
I'm sorry.
Lana, I need to talk to you.
Of course.
What about?
I don't know
if what I'm doing
is right anymore.
I used to think that
I was meant to help people.
But lately, I don't know.
Are you saying this
because of what happened?
Don't blame yourself
for that.
I killed him.
I have to take
responsibility
But it was an accident.
It won't happen again.
I can't take that chance.
I came here to say goodbye.
Goodbye?
[elevator bell dings]
You can't leave.
We need you.
Not when I'm like this,
you don't.
I need you.
So, that's my proposal.
Your organization joins with us
to form a single army.
With that strong of force,
Capitol City will be
brought to its knees.
Then my plan will be flawless.
So, what is this
plan of yours, huh?
It's not an issue.
What I need from you
is loyalty.
Say, what choice have we got?
- Pardon me?
- You heard me.
If we decide
not to join you
what happens to us, huh?
You offend me.
I'm offering you a chance
to be part of something big.
- Take it or leave it.
- No
I have a hard time
believing it's that easy.
There's the door.
[in Spanish]
You stay out of our way.
We stay out of yours.
That seems fair.
It's not good to spit
in fortune's face.
[chuckling]
He don't know what
he's missing, man.
He will.
[chickens clucking]
Oh [laughs]
It's good to see you.
How was your bus trip?
It was OK.
I got a chance to
see the scenery,
for a change.
A lot slower than
what you're used to,
I'll bet, hm?
I have something
to tell you.
I killed a man.
Yeah, we know, son.
We heard about it
on the news.
It was an accident.
It wasn't your fault.
So it doesn't
make any sense
for you to give up
your powers,
because of something
like that.
I'm not, I'll always
have them, but
I'm not going
to use them.
Ever again?
You have to.
It's your gift.
I'm just not sure.
That's why I came here.
- To think.
- Well, good.
That's what home
is all about.
Let's go inside.
[reporter] This is
the evening news,
I'm Bob Sokoler.
In Capitol City, Florida,
there's been yet
another casualty
in the catastrophic
gang wars that have
ravaged that city.
Authorities there
are concerned by
the recent increase
in gang related activity,
but can offer no explanation
other than the influx
of new participants
into a city already
wracked with violence.
Hey, don't shut it off.
It's about Capitol City.
Dinner's ready.
More bad news about
Capitol City.
Certainly seems to be a lot
going on down there lately,
isn't there?
There's a lot going on
every where.
I can't be responsible
for everything that happens.
That's why you
have the police.
Hey son,
take it easy,
take it easy.
I didn't mean to upset you.
But people do need you.
Every where I go,
somebody needs me.
That's because
you are who you are.
Who am I?
I didn't ask
to be like this.
And I can't
help everybody.
That's why I had to
turn off the news.
I'd turn it on and hear
about some people in Canada
stuck in an avalanche.
Sure, I could fly up
there in a few minutes
and rescue them.
But while I'm doing that,
there are some fire fighters in
the North Sea on an oil rig
who are dying in a fire.
Or a little girl's
falling down a well.
No one expects you
to do it all.
Don't they?
Do you realize what it's like
to have so much going on
around you all the time
and not be able
to stop it all?
To always have to choose.
I don't think
I can do it anymore.
You wanted to see me.
Well, yeah, but
why'd you want to
meet here for?
What was it you wanted?
I've been thinkin',
Llewellyn.
What a dangerous thing.
- [chuckles]
- About?
More money.
I paid you well
the first time.
Yeah, I know,
I know. But
I've been figuring out
just how much keepin'
my mouth shut is worth.
I mean, what if the police,
what if Superboy found out
what really happened?
[beeping]
It would probably be better
if Superboy didn't find out.
from a distant planet
to a bold new destiny
on Earth.
Found by a Kansas family
and raised as Clark Kent,
he learned he possessed
a strength of steel,
the speed of light,
and the desire to
help all mankind.
He is Superboy.
OK, stop the train.
[brakes squeal]
Move the van in.
[men speak indistinctly]
Winston,
this is stupid.
You're risking
everything.
We're in a
new country now.
Things will not
be handed to us
like they were
in Saint Ephrem.
But there are
easier ways.
That is how I do things.
If you object to that,
there are others
who could easily
take your place.
Is everything in order?
Yes boss,
everything is ready.
Good.
Get rid of
the witnesses.
But don't use
your bullets.
Run him down
with this truck.
All right,
you heard the man.
Let's go.
- [men chattering]
- Everybody up.
Down on your knees.
[blowing]
Where are you from?
Not a word out of them.
They're soldiers.
The question is who's.
Captain, Superboy
Something you should see.
Wow, that was the person
that was in the car
when Superboy blew it up.
I checked it.
I x-rayed it.
There wasn't anyone
in that car.
Any idea who it is?
Only ID we found
was this ring.
And there's
something else
Got an
eye witness here.
I'm not sure
I can be any help.
Just tell us
what you saw.
I'm lookin' out my window,
and that black guy,
he must've been scared
because he jumped
in the car
And the next thing,
Superboy blows that
truck right on top of him
and the whole thing
goes up in flames.
The guy was screaming
something awful.
I didn't hear anything.
I thought for sure
you were gonna save him.
Look, can I go?
We're going to need
a written statement.
Yeah. OK, sure.
Don't worry, Superboy.
[men chatter]
[music plays]
[music stops]
First of all, let me say
that we have been
dealt a blow from which
we can never fully recover.
- [man 1] Yes.
- [man 2] That's right.
Winston was a good man
and a close friend.
I intend to keep
his dream alive.
As a leader, however,
he was too cautious.
A mistake I won't make.
We will take all the
Capitol City halls
and mar.
What is the
first step, man.
We will build an
indestructible army
from the streets.
I'm sure the Capitol City
like Saint Ephrem,
has its share
of opportunists.
Yeah, man.
But what about Superboy?
We did not have nothing
like him in Saint Ephrem.
Superboy deals
in incidents.
My interests go beyond
petty theft and
gang warfare.
[men] Yeah! Yeah!
You have a comment, brother?
Yes, indeed.
When we left the island
our ranks became meaningless.
I could just as easily
be leader as you.
So, what do you propose?
We're in America, man.
- We should vote for our leader.
- [man] Yeah, we should vote.
I don't think these men
want to be led by you.
Some have said
that you are weak,
ineffectual.
But you on the other hand,
my friend, are strong, right?
You are strong and healthy.
Most definitely.
Then a toast to you.
A toast to my strong,
healthy opponent.
[choking]
Now
would anyone else
care for a refreshment?
[men laugh]
Look at this.
No ID on him
except that ring.
They think maybe
he was an illegal alien,
or some homeless person.
Or he could've just been
with that gang that was
trying to rob the arms truck.
It doesn't matter.
Somebody died.
Someone who didn't have to.
And it was
Superboy's fault.
No, it wasn't.
A crime was being committed,
and if it's anyone's fault,
it's the criminals.
In fact, that's
what the law says.
Yeah, that's what
it says, all right.
Taking this
kind of personally.
Think how
Superboy must feel.
Believe me,
that's all I've
been thinking about.
Where you going?
Out.
[man] Hey you guys,
don't forget that
rocket launcher.
So, you know,
this is easier
than Winston's way.
Come back anytime.
So long as you've got cash,
the US Army's got a faulty
inventory system.
Oh, thank you very much.
Hold it!
[clicks]
[woman gasps, screams]
Please, no
You'll be all right.
- Put the gun down.
- Move back.
- Superboy, please.
- Could happen again,
couldn't it?
Another human being
could die because of you.
Or doesn't that matter now
that you've tasted blood?
Let her go.
Nobody needs to get hurt.
Well, in that case,
I suggest you move back.
'Cause if you don't,
something terrible could
happen to this lady.
- Something like this.
- [sobs]
And then that'll be
more blood on your hands.
- OK.
- Superboy
[screams]
All right. [chuckles]
Are you all right?
How could you
let it go so far?
He was going to
shoot me and you were
just standing there.
What's the matter
with you?
You scared me.
I'm sorry.
Lana, I need to talk to you.
Of course.
What about?
I don't know
if what I'm doing
is right anymore.
I used to think that
I was meant to help people.
But lately, I don't know.
Are you saying this
because of what happened?
Don't blame yourself
for that.
I killed him.
I have to take
responsibility
But it was an accident.
It won't happen again.
I can't take that chance.
I came here to say goodbye.
Goodbye?
[elevator bell dings]
You can't leave.
We need you.
Not when I'm like this,
you don't.
I need you.
So, that's my proposal.
Your organization joins with us
to form a single army.
With that strong of force,
Capitol City will be
brought to its knees.
Then my plan will be flawless.
So, what is this
plan of yours, huh?
It's not an issue.
What I need from you
is loyalty.
Say, what choice have we got?
- Pardon me?
- You heard me.
If we decide
not to join you
what happens to us, huh?
You offend me.
I'm offering you a chance
to be part of something big.
- Take it or leave it.
- No
I have a hard time
believing it's that easy.
There's the door.
[in Spanish]
You stay out of our way.
We stay out of yours.
That seems fair.
It's not good to spit
in fortune's face.
[chuckling]
He don't know what
he's missing, man.
He will.
[chickens clucking]
Oh [laughs]
It's good to see you.
How was your bus trip?
It was OK.
I got a chance to
see the scenery,
for a change.
A lot slower than
what you're used to,
I'll bet, hm?
I have something
to tell you.
I killed a man.
Yeah, we know, son.
We heard about it
on the news.
It was an accident.
It wasn't your fault.
So it doesn't
make any sense
for you to give up
your powers,
because of something
like that.
I'm not, I'll always
have them, but
I'm not going
to use them.
Ever again?
You have to.
It's your gift.
I'm just not sure.
That's why I came here.
- To think.
- Well, good.
That's what home
is all about.
Let's go inside.
[reporter] This is
the evening news,
I'm Bob Sokoler.
In Capitol City, Florida,
there's been yet
another casualty
in the catastrophic
gang wars that have
ravaged that city.
Authorities there
are concerned by
the recent increase
in gang related activity,
but can offer no explanation
other than the influx
of new participants
into a city already
wracked with violence.
Hey, don't shut it off.
It's about Capitol City.
Dinner's ready.
More bad news about
Capitol City.
Certainly seems to be a lot
going on down there lately,
isn't there?
There's a lot going on
every where.
I can't be responsible
for everything that happens.
That's why you
have the police.
Hey son,
take it easy,
take it easy.
I didn't mean to upset you.
But people do need you.
Every where I go,
somebody needs me.
That's because
you are who you are.
Who am I?
I didn't ask
to be like this.
And I can't
help everybody.
That's why I had to
turn off the news.
I'd turn it on and hear
about some people in Canada
stuck in an avalanche.
Sure, I could fly up
there in a few minutes
and rescue them.
But while I'm doing that,
there are some fire fighters in
the North Sea on an oil rig
who are dying in a fire.
Or a little girl's
falling down a well.
No one expects you
to do it all.
Don't they?
Do you realize what it's like
to have so much going on
around you all the time
and not be able
to stop it all?
To always have to choose.
I don't think
I can do it anymore.
You wanted to see me.
Well, yeah, but
why'd you want to
meet here for?
What was it you wanted?
I've been thinkin',
Llewellyn.
What a dangerous thing.
- [chuckles]
- About?
More money.
I paid you well
the first time.
Yeah, I know,
I know. But
I've been figuring out
just how much keepin'
my mouth shut is worth.
I mean, what if the police,
what if Superboy found out
what really happened?
[beeping]
It would probably be better
if Superboy didn't find out.